excellent

[ek-suh-luhnt] / ˈɛk sə lənt /

ADJECTIVE

remarkably good

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accomplished admirable attractive distinguished exceptional exemplary exquisite fine finest first-rate good great magnificent outstanding skillful sterling superb superlative

WEAK

A-1 capital certified champion choice choicest desirable distinctive estimable first first-class high hotdog incomparable invaluable meritorious notable noted peerless piked premium priceless prime quality select striking supreme tiptop top-notch transcendent world-class

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common crude detestable ignorant inferior insignificant ordinary poor regular repulsive ugly unable unexceptional unknown unskilled

WEAK

failing imperfect indistinguished second-class second-rate unnoteworthy unworthy

Example Sentences

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All the characters the excellent Mr. Felciano plays are sinister, selfish or generally priggish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Jon called it an "excellent opportunity, very well paid".

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"Thanks to its excellent preservation and the extensive investigations, however, we were able to describe it in greater detail than ever before and gain new information about the species and its relationships."

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

The latest report from the Social Security inspector general includes some excellent illustrations of the problem.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

No one wants to admit that Ainsley has an excellent chance at winning...everything!

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

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